Sports injuries affect many men, women, and children whether they are competitive athletes or just people who maintain an active lifestyle. IMUA Orthopedics Sports & Health in Honolulu, HI, staffs only the most high-quality orthopedic doctors who seek to aid patients with sports medicine and put them on the path to recovery. Part of aiding athletes is educating them on when a sports injury needs urgent attention to prevent long-term problems. Many people try to push through the pain, but orthopedists want them to know when to seek help. This article will uncover a few signs that indicate professional medical attention is needed.

• Unable to Bear Weight: Injuries in the legs and feet are very common among athletic people. If the foot cannot tolerate any weight after an injury, it is a good indication that a bone is fractured or a ligament is torn. Trying to put pressure on the injured area or attempting to walk will only cause greater problems. 
• R.I.C.E. Isn't Doing The Trick: Less serious sports injuries can usually be treated at home with the rest, ice, compress, and elevate method. But if the pain is still lingering and the swelling doesn't go down, an orthopedist will need to check out the injured person and give a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. 
• Numbness, Tingling, or Loss of Feeling: If the injured area is no longer just painful and swelling, but actually beginning to go numb, medical attention will be needed right away. Trying to tolerate tingling sensations or loss of feeling will create serious, rapidly growing medical issues that could follow a person through the rest of their life. 

For anyone in need of an orthopedist, call IMUA Orthopedics Sports and Health at (808) 521-8170 today or for more information, visit them online.